Electoral Bond Case Hearing:- Day 2
The case is currently being considered by a panel of judges, with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud presiding, and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra also part of the bench. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the Association for Democratic Reform, began
Supreme Court Rejects Dalit Panther’s Challenge to Electoral Bonds, Advises Filing a Comprehensive Petition
The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain an intervention application filed by the ‘Dalit Panthers’ party challenging the Electoral Bonds scheme as discriminatory for not allowing parties with small votes to accept the bonds. The Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of
Supreme Court Rejects Appeals of Ex-Servicemen Seeking Village Development Officer Appointments in Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court rejected the pleas of three appellants seeking appointments to the Uttar Pradesh State Service as village development officers. After being released from the Armed Forces in 2016, the appellants applied for the village development officer positions advertised by the UP
NCLAT Member Resigns After Supreme Court Contempt Notice: A Closer Look
Introduction: The resignation of Mr. Rakesh Kumar, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), in the aftermath of a Supreme Court contempt notice has stirred legal circles. This article delves into the details of the case, examining the events
Supreme court adjourns DMK leader Senthil Balaji’s plea for bail until the next hearing
Supreme court recently adjourned the hearing of a bail plea filed by DMK leader Senthil Balaji, Tamil Nadu minister, made on the medical grounds. The SC bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, was hearing the SLP challenging the Madras high
Supreme Court Rules Insurance Companies Must Prove Negligence in Driver Licence Verification, Calls Out Unwarranted Legal Battles
A decision by the Supreme Court states that an insurance company cannot claim it is free from responsibility in the case of a car accident just because the car’s owner neglected to verify the identity of the hired driver. It is the insurance
Supreme Court Demands Accountability from States and Union to Curb Increasing Air Pollution
The Supreme Court has ordered the Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi governments to submit affidavits detailing their efforts to minimise air pollution, including actions taken to put an end to crop burning. One of the causes of air pollution in the
Delhi High Court Nullifies Assessment Order Preceding Deadline for Response to Show Cause Notice
Issue: The Delhi High Court has overturned an assessment ruling that was issued before the petitioner’s deadline to reply to a show cause notice had expired. Facts of the Case: The show cause notice was given on March 31, 2023, giving the petitioner
“Calcutta High Court Levies ₹50K Penalty on Lawyer for Intending to Disrespect and Threaten the Court”
Issue: Advocate Imposed Cost for Disruptive Behavior in Court Facts of the Case: In a recent order, the Calcutta High Court fined a lawyer Rs. 50,000 for aggressive behavior against the court. The ruling was issued at a writ appeal hearing, during which
